Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 15

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  • Houston (15-15) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Texas Tech (15-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Texas Tech / Houston TV channel: ESPN2

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (15-16) visit T-Mobile Center to take on the Houston Cougars (15-15) on Mar. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Kansas City, MO.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Texas Tech vs. Houston Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Texas Tech vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Tech+9.5 -115O 132.5 -115+375
Houston -9.5 -105U 132.5 -105-500

Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Tech vs Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 29 games (+14.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+12.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.75 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Texas Tech have covered the Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games (+17.85 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 26 games (+14.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+5.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Tech has a 15-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -7.38% ROI).

  • 21-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.5 Units / 6.59% ROI
  • 18-14 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • 14-18 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -16.48% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 1.7% ROI).

  • 20-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.9 Units / 10.42% ROI
  • 13-19 when betting the Over for -7.85 Units / -22.33% ROI
  • 19-13 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 13.33% ROI

Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech attempted 43 threes on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech attempted 43 shots on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Texas Tech made 0.3 three-pointers per game in transition last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Texas Tech had a TS% of 43% on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Tech allowed 25.4 points per game (457 points/18 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 35% on catch and shoot opportunities (72/204) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Texas Tech allowed 29.1 points per game (523 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 34% on catch and shoot opportunities (15/44) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2


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